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Surgical needle and anchor system with retractable features

US10398431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2015
Grant dateSep 3, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/0072
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various surgical introducer needle and anchor systems are provided. The systems can include an introducer needle and a tissue support implant or sling device. The implant device can include one or more anchoring devices. The introducer needle device can include a handle assembly and a needle assembly. The needle assembly can include a generally hollow needle, and a wire traversable therein. The wire can include a distal tip adapted to selectively retract or withdraw from the engaged anchoring device upon deployment of the anchor and/or implant.

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